In December Osprey sent me the new 2010 Stratos 36 pack to evaluate and I have been using it ever since without complaints. One of the great things about Osprey is that they size their packs. For my torso height I am using the large Stratos 36 which provides 2197 cubic inches of space. With this sizing…
Monthly Archives: April 2010
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FJ Cruiser New Wheel Fitment Check
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With any aftermarket wheels a fitment check is critical prior to mounting the tires. In most cases you will be able to return the wheels if they do not clear the brakes and other components. It is with this in mind that Jacked the left front om my Toyota FJ Cruiser up and removed the…
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Mickey Thompson Sidebiter Wheels
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New rolling stock for my Toyota FJ Cruiser. The man in brown dropped off my new Mickey Thompson Sidebiter wheels yesterday. These wheels are a part of the re-gear and tire project for my FJ Cruiser. The numbers: Weight – 28.5 LB on my postage scale 5″ Back Spacing 17″ x 9″ Width The stock FJ…
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Social Media with Facebook
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I want to thank all the Facebook fans of myfjcruiser.org. We have reached a new milestone of 150 fans and hope that this number continues to grow. I enjoy writing the tails of our journeys and modifications.
Trip Reports
Geronimo Trail from Animas NM to Douglas AZ
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On our drive to the Mexico border in Douglas Arizona, LJ and I decided to take a back route from Deming, New Mexico, to Douglas. We headed south from Rock Hound State Park on Highway 11 towards Columbus, NM. In Columbus we stopped at Pancho Villa State Park. The visitor center was closed so we…